The Master of Bruges
Master painter Hans Memling is without peer in the artistic world of fifteenth-century Bruges. But when he falls in love with the Princess, Marie, daughter of his powerful patron, the Duke of Burgundy, his life begins to unravel.Made reckless by his passion for Marie, Hans accepts an invitation...
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Master painter Hans Memling is without peer in the artistic world of fifteenth-century Bruges. But when he falls in love with the Princess, Marie, daughter of his powerful patron, the Duke of Burgundy, his life begins to unravel.Made reckless by his passion for Marie, Hans accepts an invitation to visit old allies in London. But there he will find himself plunged into the final stages of the War of the Roses and embroiled in one of the greatest political mysteries of all time.At once a spellbinding historical thriller and a vivid examination of the artistic impulse, The Master of Bruges is an enthralling debut.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780230744134 (0230744133)
Publish date: June 1st 2011
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Pages no: 314
Edition language: English
Really very enjoyable. I found I liked the European half of the story better than the English, possibly because of the novelty value. Utterly shocked by the last chapter, and glad I'm not the sort of person who reads the last page ahead of time. Loved the interspersed reflections on the crafts of pa...
"Face value is no value at all, and truth is not to be found therein."Sponsored by the Duke of Burgundy, Hans Memling becomes a citizen of Bruges and master painter - and his favorite model is the Duke's beloved daughter Marie (perhaps a bit too favorite, but I won't spoil it for you). One night, Ha...
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